Jersey Ham Egg Bagel And Herb Cream Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Recipes

ONE-PAN HAM, EGG AND CHEESE BREAKFAST SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place a 9 1/2- to 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes. Spray the skillet for about 2 seconds with cooking spray, then cook the ham or Canadian bacon on each side until hot and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Place the bread in the skillet to toast for about 30 seconds on each side. Set aside.
• Spray the skillet again with cooking spray until very well coated, about 5 seconds. (You can also substitute melted butter for the cooking spray if you like.) Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and pour into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and allow the egg to firm up, about 1 minute. While the top of the egg is still wet, place both slices of bread in the center next to each other. The egg will firm up around them.
• Flip the entire round of egg with the bread stuck to it. Now the 2 slices are covered by the egg and it will look like an omelet from the top. Fold the edges of the egg over the bread, leaving them still connected to the the bread slices. Top the bread slice on the left with the cheese. Top the other bread slice with the ham or Canadian bacon, folding or overlapping slightly if necessary to fit inside the bread. Once the egg is set, gently fold the right slice of bread over the other to close the sandwich. Slide the sandwich onto a plate and, voila, you have a perfect breakfast sandwich.

HAM AND HERB BAGEL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom halves of bagels; top with preserves.
• Cover with ham, lettuce and tops of bagels.

INDIVIDUAL HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST BAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 4 mini 6 1/2-inch cast-iron skillets and put on a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring and lowering the heat further if starting to burn, until the onions are softened and caramelized, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the heat and season with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat another large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread is light golden brown all over, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a plate to cool.
• Increase the heat under the skillet used for the bread to medium high, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, for 1 minute. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and season with salt and black pepper.
• Whisk the half-and-half, mustard, cayenne, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the onions, bread, mushrooms, ham and 1 cup of the Gruyere.
• Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared mini skillets. Top with the grape tomatoes and sprinkle with the Parmesan and remaining Gruyere. Bake until the tops are golden brown and the casseroles are just set (they shouldn't jiggle when shaken), 25 to 30 minutes. Top each with a grind of black pepper.

HAM & CHEESE BAGELS

Steps:

• Spread butter over cut sides of bagels. Place buttered sides up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside bagel tops., On the bottom of each bagel, place a slice of ham and cheddar cheese. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Meanwhile, spread bagel tops with cream cheese; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer bottom halves with tomato and avocado. Replace tops.